Salamence VMAX
Darkness Ablaze · 194 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Set
Darkness AblazeNumber
194
Rarity
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
17,950
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Salamence VMAX
Salamence VMAX is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Darkness Ablaze, numbered 194 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Salamence VMAX Price Analysis
The current market price for Salamence VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is $12.99 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $5.25 to a high of $84.95. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $150.00 — approximately 11.5x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Salamence VMAX has increased in value by +19.4%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (17,950+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Salamence VMAX
Professional grading is available for Salamence VMAX and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 9, BGS 9 5, GSG 8 5, GSG 9, GSG 9 5, PGS 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $9.95 | $5.25 | $84.95 | 16,565 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $12.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 125 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 125 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $29.77 | $29.77 | $29.77 | 120 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 5 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 120 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $150.00 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $45.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $60.00 | $22.99 | $150.00 | 450 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $49.50 | $38.99 | $60.00 | 125 |
Is Salamence VMAX a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Salamence VMAX sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
